Peter Staas
Peter is managing editor of MLP Profits and The Energy Strategist. He also contributes regularly to Investing Daily’s flagship publication, Personal Finance. Peter earned a BA from the State University of New York at Binghamton and attended graduate programs at the University of Delaware and the State University of New York at Buffalo. He also co-authored a textbook about real estate valuation models that’s used by federal bank examiners.
Peter's weekly and biweekly e-letters: The Energy Letter, MLP Investing Insider
Peter Staas
Will Depressed Natural Gas Prices Force Old King Coal to Abdicate the Throne?
Investors with a longer time horizon shouldn’t assume that the recent bout of fuel-switching marks the end for king coal.
No Fracking Way: Hydraulic Fracturing is Here to Stay
Investors shouldn't worry about the federal government imposing restrictive regulations on hydraulic fracturing.
Let’s Make a Deal: Marcellus Shale Edition
Recent deal flow in the Marcellus Shale highlights a number of key trends.
Flood of Funds
The popularity and proliferation of MLP-focused fund products don't necessarily mean that these vehicles are worthwhile investments.
Utica Club: Growth Opportunities for MLPs in the Utica Shale
With upstream operators ramping up appraisal and development programs in the Ohio portion of the Utica Shale, midstream companies have launched a number of projects to support these efforts.
The Search for More Yield
Investors often ask for our take on the highest-yielding MLPs in our coverage universe. Here's an in-depth analysis of the five MLPs with the (in)distinction of sporting the highest yields.
MLP Investing: Focus on Fundamentals
All too often, investors focus on a master limited partnership’s yield rather than its underlying business. This shortsightedness is hardly a new problem.
The Case for MLPs: Investor Psychology and Demographics
Investor psychology and demographics will also contribute to master limited partnerships' long-term growth prospects.
